What the thread found

• To set up low mode, move the gimbal down so the camera side extends further from the gimbal, making the camera end heavier and causing the rig to naturally orient with the camera low and batteries high.
• The gimbal position adjustment controls drop time and should be tuned the same way in low mode as in high mode.
• Extending the post while adjusting gimbal position allows for more space between the gimbal and upper junction box while lowering the camera position.
• Drop times used in low mode can vary from 2 seconds for compact configurations to 8 seconds for extended multi-stage posts.
• Moving batteries backward and monitor forward redistributes weight to provide more stability and inertia in low mode.
• Practicing with the rig balanced in high mode while operating in low mode builds confidence in low mode handling.
• Weight distribution behaves counterintuitively in low mode as components tend toward the higher end of the rig.

Depends on

• Advice applies specifically to the Pro 2 sled model and similar balanced camera rigs.
• Drop time values provided are based on individual operator preference and may vary by rig configuration.
• Multi-stage post configurations require different drop time settings than standard posts.

Parts

Low Mode

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